The world of work has seen seismic changes in 2021. Organisations hit by pandemic-driven economic forces have been forced to restructure, while Brexit, immigration and mobility restrictions, waves of infection and quarantine requirements have led to acute workforce shortages at some points and in some industries. Remote working, initially expected to be a 'quick fix' in the context of the COVID-19 crisis, has become deeply embedded in many organisations, effecting a profound shift to more flexible working patterns and shaping new employee expectations. Health and safety at work has been foremost in employers' thinking, from tackling COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace, to considering possible vaccination mandates and addressing how best to support employee wellbeing, particularly for a remote workforce.
In addition to Covid concerns, the climate crisis has heightened scrutiny of the way corporations and pension funds operate and forced employers in some parts of the world to adapt to more hostile working conditions. The irresistible rise of the platform economy has continued, but regulators and courts have subjected the model to ever-closer scrutiny.
Ius Laboris strives to offer innovative and practical responses to the challenges facing employers, with targeted expert advice and up-to-date information.
Our wide-reaching New Workplace project on the challenges and opportunities of the world of work...
The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday announced charges against 15 people, including six medical professionals, for allegedly participating in schemes that collectively submitted $2 billion i...